Position Title: Interpreter (Somali)
Reports to: Communication Manager
Shift/Workdays: 1st Shift Monday-Friday Some Saturdays required
Responsible for listening to, understanding, and interpreting spoken or translating written statements from one language to another.
Responsibilities:
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Facilitate effective communication between two parties that do not speak a similar language by converting one spoken or written language to another.
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Attend meetings and act as official translator to mediate discussion.
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Relay concepts and ideas between languages.
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Convert written materials and conversations from one language into another, such as advertisements, rules, policies and investigation reports.
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Translate information for applicants during interviews and with hiring paperwork.
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Assist the clinic with the translation of medical information and Safety.
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Assist in new employee orientation and annual training requirements
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Assist front line supervisor on the production floor and help with communication with their team members.
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Assist supervisors and managers at all time in effective communication to team members
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Support the plant with employee engagement initiatives
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Maintain highest levels of confidentiality.
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Make a strong presence in both fabrication and slaughter operations/floor.
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Other duties as needed and assigned.
Qualifications:
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Computer knowledge required.
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Attention to detail required.
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Ability to speak, write, type and translate to and from English/(Language Given)
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Personal and professional integrity required.
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Proficient understanding of cultural sensitivity, and ability to collaborate with people from diverse cultural backgrounds
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Comfortable working in cold/hot temperatures and stand 8-10 hours/ day
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Some weekends as necessary
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Knowledge in medical terminology preferred.
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Trustworthy to handle confidential matters/information
EOE/Vets/Disability
